Celebrating Older People’s Day

Older people in the Ripon area had the chance to enjoy a stroll and afternoon tea to mark Older People’s Day recently.
Elizabeth Davison, chartered physiotherapist and volunteer with the British Red Cross, collaborated with the Community Connect Service to take older clients to Ripon Walled Garden.
Older People’s Day is held annually to celebrate the achievements and contribution that older people make to society.
Elizabeth, who works at Bedale Mobile Physiotherapy, used the occasion to show how physiotherapy and staying active enables older people to remain healthy and independent.... read more

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